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Master Charlie's wet weather wear (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mac

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'wet weather wear' is the definition.
'mac' can be an answer for 'wear' (mac is a kind of wear). I'm not certain of the 'wet weather' bit.

'master charlie's' is the wordplay.
'master' becomes 'ma' (Master of Arts).
'charlie' becomes 'C' (phonetic alphabet).
'ma'+'c'='MAC'

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(Other definitions for mac that I've seen before include "Raincoat (colloq.)" , "Waterproof raincoat, in short" , "It may help you keep dry" , "Overcoat" , "Coat - computer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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